French Expression · Intermediate
mal élevé
ill-mannered person
Pronunciation: /ma.l‿el.ve/
Meaning
ill-mannered person
Example
Quel mal élevé !
What a rascal!
Practice tips
- Practice mal élevé out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.